ABOUT

Dr. Izabel Olson is a woman of faith, vision, and purpose. Born in Brazil and shaped by both resilience and redemption, she has dedicated her life to empowering others and building spaces where hope can thrive. As the founder of Salt and Light Coalition, a nonprofit committed to helping women survivors of trafficking heal and step into leadership, she has turned pain into purpose and sparked a movement of restoration in Chicago and beyond.

Izabel believes deeply that transformation is possible — not just for individuals, but for entire communities. Under her leadership, Salt and Light has grown from a 1,000-square-foot operation to a 6,000-square-foot sanctuary of healing, powered by graduates who are now leading the work themselves. Her mission is clear: to elevate voices that have been silenced, and to build them up through love, justice, and action.

A mother, wife, visionary, and advocate, Izabel lives at the intersection of faith, fitness, fashion, and philanthropy — all anchored by a calling to serve. Whether she’s hosting gatherings of powerful women, championing the next generation, or showing up in bold obedience, Izabel carries light wherever she goes — and invites others to do the same.